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“A lot of the music stores didn’t want to touch used instruments”: Norman Harris on the nascent days of the vintage guitar market
By Phil Weller published
Harris turned the used guitar market on its head, despite the skepticism of many industry peers

Mastodon honor Brent Hinds onstage at their first live performance since the guitarist's death
By Phil Weller published
Drummer Brann Dailor led the tributes after an emotionally charged set dedicated to the guitar hero

Why Nova Twins love the challenge of playing everything live with pedals
By Phil Weller published
The alt-rock stars have been on the receiving end of sexism and miming accusations – but what they produce live is the real deal

When Chris Turpin started playing with Jake Kiszka, the Greta Van Fleet guitarist's live rig surprised him
By Phil Weller published
Turpin's new Mirador bandmate doesn’t like relying on pedals for his sound

“It seems the age of touchscreen guitar amps is advancing faster than I ever imagined”: All the new guitar gear that caught my eye this week – including the return of my favorite Fender offset
By Matt Owen published
The guitar amp of the future, more passengers on the PRS party train, and Squier’s newest Classic Vibe collection – all that and more headline this week’s gear round-up

"I can tell you how to become a virtuoso very easily”: Steve Vai on how anybody can become an elite guitar player
By Matt Owen published
Vai – who had a gruelling practice routine growing up – has shed some light on what it takes to become a virtuoso

Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley has been reunited with his beloved Iggy Pop Tele – after it spent 20 years on display
By Phil Weller published
The guitar was on display at the Hard Rock Cafe in Florida for two decades, having featured in some pinnacle career moments

The guitar amp of the future? The Lava Studio has a built-in touchscreen tablet
By Phil Weller published
The Studio offers a looper, multi-track DAW recording, interactive guitar lessons, jam tracks, and plenty more
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